Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,923 per week

Med Ninjas

  • Lawton, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • $2 Per Hour

Highlights

We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone. We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLawton, OK

Description

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 9 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary (List Format):

- Provide direct care to patients with mental health conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer medications and monitor patient well-being.
- Offer therapeutic communication and crisis intervention as needed.
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, supportive environment for patient recovery.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and hospital policies.

Submission Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of Adult Behavioral Health experience (REQUIRED).
- BLS certification required prior to start.
- Must be 21 years of age or older (REQUIRED).
- Handle with Care Certification preferred.
- DHS fingerprinting required (instructions will be provided).
- No previous disciplinary action (REQUIRED).

Certification Requirements:
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- NIHSS

State License Requirements:
- Oklahoma (active at time of submission)

Additional Information:
- Southwestern Medical Center: 199-bed facility serving Lawton-Ft. Sill area.
- Highly rated hospital with a focus on compassionate, high-quality care.
- No increased rate for overtime, holiday, or call-back.
- On-call pay policy: $2/hour with 1-hour minimum.
- Local applicants (within 50 miles) offered at 11% less than the travel rate.
- Former direct employees must wait 6 months before returning via agency.

Med Ninjas Job ID #20190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits

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